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CHARLOTTE, N.C. – There’s a certain magic in the air when summer’s swelter gives way to crisp mornings and golden afternoons. Fall tiptoes in with its cozy sweaters, cinnamon-scented candles, and—perhaps the best seasonal rite of all—apple picking.

It’s the ultimate “hello” to cooler days: wandering rows of trees, filling baskets with juicy reds and tart greens, and pretending you’re in a rom-com set in the countryside. Whether you’re chasing the perfect apple pie ingredient or just an Instagram-worthy cider moment, Charlotte is a short drive from some of the region’s sweetest orchards.

Here’s where to grab your friends, family, or a date and kick off fall the tastiest way possible.

Best Orchards for Apple Picking Near Charlotte

Sky Top Orchard – Flat Rock, NC

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